Museum Educator

Jmkac; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

John Michael Kohler Arts Center seeks a Seasonal Museum Educator I to engage visitors through public programming in SocialSTUDIO and participatory tours at the Arts Center and Art Preserve. The role supports educators, prepares materials, and helps ensure engaging experiences aligned with the Arts Center’s mission.

The position runs September 2026 through August 2027, offering 6.5–14 hours weekly with daytime and some evening/weekend shifts; a strong candidate will contribute to education

Qualifications

• Knowledge of artist-built environments, folk art, and contemporary art.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to participate in docent training and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests in the SocialSTUDIO and help maintain space supplies and cleanliness.
• Direct participatory tours and workshops for visitors of all ages, focusing on K–12 visits.
• Prepare materials for programs and assist with clean-up and organization after events.
• Participate in docent trainings and curatorial briefings.

Skills

Artist-built environments knowledge

Folk art knowledge

Contemporary art knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Do you have a passion for assisting in hands-on workshops, the Social STUDIO, and gallery activities and tours during public programs? Do you enjoy directing tours for all ages with a focus on K through 12 school visits?

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is seeking a Seasonal Museum Educator I to engage visitors in exhibition-connected experiences through public programing in the SocialSTUDIO and participatory tours at both the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and the Art Preserve for various audiences, and other initiatives as assigned. The Museum Educator assists in the preparation and facilitation of programs and resources for visitors, students, and educators. The Museum Educator thinks holistically about how programming deeply engages audiences in JMKAC’s collections, exhibitions, and advocacy and how it supports the Arts Center’s mission and strategic goals.

Work Schedule:

This is a seasonal position to begin in September 2026 and run through the end of August 2027.

Scheduled to work 6.5 - 14 hours weekly.

Work hours include daytime hours Sunday‑Saturday, and evening hours Thursday and Sunday to meet staffing and/or event needs. An ideal candidate will be available to work one weekend day and alternating Thursday evenings as part of the regular schedule.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Welcome and work with guests in the SocialSTUDIO and maintain supplies and cleanliness of the space; support SocialSTUDIO tent at Levitt Amp concerts; staff the A/I Collective; support Public Programming at special events and openings as needed.
• Direct participatory tours and workshops using education department standards for visitors of all ages, focusing primarily on k‑12 school visits, at both the Arts Center and Art Preserve.
• Prepare materials for programs and help clean up and organize materials after programs.
• Participate in all docent training meetings and curatorial briefings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of artist-built environments, folk art, and contemporary art
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and accept feedback.
• Excellent communication and organizational time management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in customer service, education, or museums preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly move throughout gallery and museum spaces and may occasionally sit. The role involves handling and interacting with materials, objects, and other items as needed to support the work. The employee should be able to lift and/or move items weighing up to 5 pounds. The position requires the ability to communicate with others and to observe and engage with the surrounding gallery environment. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Able to read and interpret documents, write routine correspondence, and speak effectively with others. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers. Able to apply common sense of understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standard situations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position is office/art gallery based and noise level usually moderate. May occasionally work inside or outside at events where noise level could be moderate to loud.

Hours of work include daytime hours Sunday – Saturday and evening hours on Thursday to meet staffing and/or event needs.